“Starknet Votes to Explore Independent Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Beyond Ethereum” — what this page in the network covers. Starknet's community has voted in favor of funding research into evolving beyond Ethereum, with developer StarkWare set to release a draft whitepaper in November. The proposal, which passed with overwhelming support, allocates resources to investigate making Starknet an independent, quantum-resistant blockchain. This marks a significant strategic shift for the layer-2 network, which currently relies on Ethereum for security and data availability. The move reflects growing interest in quantum-resistant cryptography and self-sovereignty within the crypto ecosystem.
StarkWare, founded by Eli Ben-Sasson, has been a key player in zero-knowledge proofs and scaling solutions. The decision could reshape Starknet's architecture and its relationship with Ethereum, potentially setting a precedent for other layer-2 networks considering similar paths. The whitepaper will outline technical specifications and a transition plan. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.